Graduate Assistant, Athletic Communications - Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University is now accepting applications in the Department of Athletics for the position of Graduate Assistant in the Athletic Communications Office starting in the Fall of 2025. SMSU, located in Marshall, Minn., is a member of NCAA?Division II?and competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Southwest Minnesota State University athletic communications office and overall publicity efforts for SMSU’s 18 sports. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, writing releases and game notes, social media/video production, producing and designing digital game programs, updating the official athletics department website, establishing and maintaining relationships with local and regional media outlets, maintaining historical records for all sports, statistics at home events, as well as other duties as assigned by the director.

The candidate will also have responsibilities of maintaining the department’s various social media accounts (Facebook, X, YouTube, etc.)

Position will be the primary contact for several sports along with responsibilities with other sports. Also, will assist in game management duties for all 18 sports as assigned by Director of Athletics and Athletic Communications Director. Also, will assist in athletics department special events including the Athletics Hall of Honor, Athletics Awards Banquet and Mustang Club events.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required with a major in journalism, communications, public relations or related field preferred. Experience with NCAA Live Stats, Stat Crew programs, Macintosh applications, InDesign and website content management are a plus.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Must be accepted into the SMSU graduate program and enroll in a minimum of six credits. The stipend is $8,000 plus tuition waiver. Candidate review begins immediately and continues until filled. 

Send letter of application, resume and works samples (if available) to:?Kelly.Loft@smsu.edu

Mr. Kelly Loft

Assistant AD / Communications

1501 State Street - FH?309

Marshall, MN 56258